JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Well Work Supervisor (Iraqi local nationals only) to join our Iraq business unit focusing on assuring well work/workover programs are carried out in a safe and cost-effective manner for a major onshore brownfield project on rotational basis (4 Weeks On/4 Weeks Off).

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Well Work Supervisor (Iraqi local nationals only) to join our Iraq business unit focusing on assuring well work/workover programs are carried out in a safe and cost-effective manner for a major onshore brownfield project on rotational basis (4 Weeks On/4 Weeks Off).

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Well Work supervisor to join our Iraq Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Job Objectives:

• Provides day-to-day supervision of activities necessary to assure well work/workover programs are carried out in a safe and cost-effective manner and in accordance with the approved work program.
• Must be capable and willing to mentor staff to achieve industry/company standards as a minimum.
• Ensures rig/ringless site SSHE plans are implemented and monitored incorporating industry and contractor standard safety requirements.
• Implement the best available technology in well work operations to reduce cost/cycle time and to ensure safe /efficient operational execution to meet the approved work schedule.
• Primary responsibility for ensuring that the necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and services are available as required with a strong emphasis on contingency planning.
• Cognizant of well integrity considerations in on-going activities.
• Reviews, coordinates and updates well work / workover programs and operating procedures as required.
• Monitors well work (rig and rig less) activities.
• Actively involves all of the workforce irrespective of company or position in company SSHE activities.
• Ensures that all staff participate actively in JSA, hazard hunts and daily observation and intervention activities.
• Implements security programs for all personnel and work sites under their direct control.
• Ensures SSHE incidents are effectively managed and reported with a critical focus on the medical attention that is provided to the IP.
• Attends incident investigation exercises as required helping to identify root cause, contributing factors and future mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures operational risks have been assessed and risk mitigation activities have been appropriately implemented and communicated to rig site personnel as appropriate.
• Coordinates additional risk assessment(s) if new scenarios and/or significant changes occur. Confirms proper documentation and timely close out if any findings.
• Ensures planned emergency response drills are conducted and learnings evaluated and shared.
• Ensures the correct up to date documentation pertaining to the planned operations is available both at the work site and with the appropriate contractor(s) as required.
• Oversees compliance with company procedures and programs, SIMOPS and SSHE procedures.
• Ensures contractor has appropriate operations and maintenance programs in place and these are implemented for the equipment supplied.
• Ensures contractor has appropriate critical spares and preventative maintenance programs in place to minimize any potential down time.
• Ensure contractors have the appropriate certification in place as per industry and company standards.
• Ensure contractors are aware of and properly handle the hazards associated with their work; and, that their activities are monitored, and feedback is provided to enable improvement through regular written and verbal feedback reviews.
• Ensures significant changes in plans, procedures equipment, or personnel in key positions receive adequate review and approval.
• Maintain documentation of completed job handover forms and ensure all relevant parties are aware of the completion of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Minimum of 8 years' experience required in workover rig operations (well work) as a member of a well work team.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, adaptable and willing to work in a multi-national / cultural environment.
• Flexible enough to work in a demanding strict security environment.
• Self-starter with a strong drive to improve and problem solve.
• Level 4 IADC well control (surface stack) (12 months validity)
• Project Management - demonstrated ability to achieve results by managing and coordinating across functional and operational teams.
• Extensive knowledge of the operating and construction characteristics of all components in the workover rig systems.
• Ability to function in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Self-improvement - committed to achieving results
• Integrity and honesty at all times; and be able to admit errors and sustain transparency.
• Organizing skills - setting and monitoring own schedule.
• Min. Computer skills - Microsoft Office word, power point, and excel.
• Ability to identify and implement new technology to reduce cost & add value to existing processes.
• Working Knowledge of
  • Artificial lift in depth - ESP / PCP workover
  • Preparation, running & re-completion
  • Well head installation and repair
  • Fishing - conventional and through tubing (both with jointed pipe, slimhole and coil)
  • Milling and whipstock setting
  • Water shut off / packer setting, through tubing work.
  • Slickline - completion / gauge / fishing / wax removal / sleeve shifting
  • Coil Tubing -packer setting / stimulation / fishing / horizontal work
• Problem solving & Risk management
• Demonstrable English communication skills; written, oral and comprehension.
• Arabic speaking

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.